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The Dudley MBTA Station in Roxbury, named after colonial-era Gov. Thomas Dudley, will soon be known as Nubian Station in an effort to better reflect the surrounding community. COURTESY OF WIKIMEDIA COMMONS

MBTA’s Dudley Station to become Nubian Station

Angela Yang February 20, 2020
For years the primary commercial center of Roxbury — a majority-black neighborhood — bore the name of Thomas Dudley, a colonial Massachusetts governor who enabled slavery.
Massachusetts lawmakers passed a hands-free driving bill Wednesday that would prohibit drivers from using hand-held devices, expanding on the current ban for drivers under 18 years old. COURTESY OF SARAH NICHOLS

Distracted driving bill passes Mass. legislature, awaits Baker’s signature

Angela Yang November 21, 2019
Massachusetts drivers might soon face penalties for driving with a phone in their hand. A bill aimed at deterring distracted driving passed the state legislature Wednesday and is now a signature away from becoming law.
Suya Joint in Roxbury is one of the Black Restaurant Challenge’s featured restaurants PHOTO BY FELIX PHILLIPS/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Black Restaurant Challenge celebrates Black History Month, promotes income equity

Hannah Edelman February 8, 2018

When Cecelia Lizotte immigrated to the United States from Nigeria in 1999, she experienced an immediate culture shock — everything around her was different. She found comfort in cooking, the same...

Locals gather at Roxbury Community College Thursday night to discuss how to improve Roxbury Heritage State Park. PHOTO BY BRIAN SONG/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Roxbury residents gather to hear update on local park project

Sabrina Schnur January 20, 2017

A crowd of 50 people gathered at Roxbury Community College Thursday evening to discuss the reconstruction of the Dillaway-Thomas House, which is located at Roxbury Heritage State Park. The project...

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